Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Explore incredible running events and much more in Northern Ireland!

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Explore Northern Ireland

This dramatic landscape of sweeping coastline, green hills and sublime mountains is incredible for outdoor adventure! Discover runs, hikes and much more right here.

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  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £21-£23
Ballynahinch, County Down, UK

Saintfield 5K & 10K | 10K

Saintfield 5K & 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £16-£18
Ballynahinch, County Down, UK

Saintfield 5K & 10K | 5K

Saintfield 5K & 10K

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 26 Oct
  • £30
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, UK

Summers Over Tour of the Island

Not doing Dublin Marathon? Still want to complete the distance? or even Half. Get involved in this Summers end run at the Tour of the Island.

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sat 1 Nov
  • £21-£33
Belfast, County Antrim, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Minnowburn

Born 2 Run is pleased to announce the return of the Award Winning Born 2 Run Events’ – ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Winter Race Series.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 8 Nov
  • £39-£79
Newcastle, County Down, UK

Tollymore Extreme

The Tollymore Extreme in 2025 includes a 40 mile Ultra, Tollymore Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km distance.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £21-£28
Armagh, County Armagh, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Gosford

Gosford 5K/10K is the 2nd race in the Run Forest Run Series.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 13 Dec
  • £19-£33
Newcastle, County Down, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Tollymore

Tollymore 5K/10K is the 3rd race in the Run Forest Run Series and a must do to get your Festive bling in the lead up to Christmas.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Thu 1 Jan 2026
  • £20-£30
Ballymena, County Antrim, UK

Race over the Glens

This will be the 30th anniversary of Race over the Glen.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 10 Jan 2026
  • £19-£26
Armagh, County Armagh, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Loughgall

Loughgall 5K/10K is the 4th race in the Run Forest Run Series and the first race of the new year.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 31 Jan 2026
  • £29-£49
Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Rabbit Run

Join in for the 1st run of the year! Choose from either of the following: Full Marathon ​or Half Marathon or 10km

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Sat 7 Feb 2026
  • £19-£26
Antrim, County Antrim, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Antrim Castle Gardens

Antrim Castle Gardens 5K & 10K is the 5th race in the Run Forest Run Series.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 28 Feb 2026
  • £19-£26
Castlewellan, County Down, UK

ACTI-SNACK Run Forest Run Series - Castlewellan

The Castlewellan 5K/10K is the 6th and final race in this year’s Run Forest Run Series.

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Tue 17 Mar 2026
  • £20-£250
Belfast, County Antrim, UK

SPAR Craic 10K

This St Patrick’s Day, more than five thousand runners will once again take to the streets of Belfast for the SPAR Craic 10k...

  • 10 km road running
  • Sat 30 May 2026
  • £47-£49
Ballycastle, County Antrim, UK

Norn Iron 100 Half Marathon

Starts in Ballintoy and finishes in Portballintrae. Run along the famous North Coast and the Giants Causeway. And grab yourself one of these amazing Finn McCool medals !

  • 13.1 miles trail running

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4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.